A SECOND World War veteran is seeking to clear up the mystery of a memorial to three soldiers who lost their lives a century ago.

Poppy Appeal honorary organiser Stan Voss would like to know more about the monument to the Kidderminster men who died in the Boer War battle of Kleinfeintein on October 24, 1901.

Mr Voss noticed the memorial to Frederick Hall, 19, Ralph Jones, 21, and Walter Maunders, 19, while tending the graves of relatives.

And he marked the centenary of their deaths by placing three small wooden crosses and poppies on the monument in Kidderminster Cemetery.

He said: "As we approached the annual poppy appeal it seemed appropriate to practice the words we preach."

The men died fighting with the Worcester Imperial Yeomanry, the equivalent of today's Territorial Army.

Mr Voss said they went out badly prepared for the heat or the many diseases they faced, and more died of illness than fighting.

Meanwhile, Mr Voss is looking for collectors for this year's Royal British Legion Poppy Day on Saturday, November 10.

Those interested can call at the RAFA Club, New Road, Kidderminster, between 9am and 3pm.

Anyone with information about the soldiers should call 01562 748930.